Bought a pretty clean '66

[joe smith]

Ok,I thought the exhaust on mine came from Dons Custom exhaust. But Im told from previous owner that may not be the case

And mine is a little quieter then I would like , so Im looking for something else

I purchased my 67 exhaust from Accurate also.... They were 1 hour from where I used to live and they had everything for my 67 RT..
I wanted stock hemi mufflers and they talked me into their "louder" hemi muffler... It has a really nice rumble to it.......

 

[Richard Cranium]

Got the valve lash adjusted, correct wrinkle finish valve covers, choke mechanism, fuel line from pump & heater hoses. Waiting for the exhaust manifold and transmission dipstick tube to come back.

 

[Kern Dog]

Man, those engines sure fill the engine bay. Looks pretty nice, sir.

 

[hunt2elk]

Nice work as always RC .

 

[Thunderlugs]

That car is very impressive, and your work equally so! It leaves me craving for more!

 

[guy gadbois]

This thing is phenomenal! Congratulations...and Im trying hard to not be TOO jealous/covetous. ;)

 

[AR67GTX]

Got the valve lash adjusted, correct wrinkle finish valve covers, choke mechanism, fuel line from pump & heater hoses. Waiting for the exhaust manifold and transmission dipstick tube to come back.
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Richard - are the heads painted black? That’s kind of different. Wonder what the backstory on that is? Also is the heater hose brace off the alternator bracket a 66 item? Not sure I remember seeing that on other 66 hemis but I’m still learning about these cars. Man, that’s a slick car. You really got a jewel with it.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Richard - are the heads painted black? That’s kind of different. Wonder what the backstory on that is? Also is the heater hose brace off the alternator bracket a 66 item? Not sure I remember seeing that on other 66 hemis but I’m still learning about these cars. Man, that’s a slick car. You really got a jewel with it.

Thanks for the kind words.

The heads were taken off the car at some point in its life and yes, they are painted black. My car came with the heater hose bracket and I’m assuming that it is original.

 

[Fran Blacker]

Thanks for the kind words.

The heads were taken off the car at some point in its life and yes, they are painted black. My car came with the heater hose bracket and I’m assuming that it is original.

Wonder if there would be a date code on a minor part like that?

 

[gtx6970]

Wonder if there would be a date code on a minor part like that?

no

 

[gtx6970]

Have to ask, Does this car have the shield over the oil pressure switch ?????

 

[Richard Cranium]

No it doesn’t. The heat tubes were removed long ago and I’m sure that the shield went in the trash with the tubes.

 

[gtx6970]

No it doesn’t. The heat tubes were removed long ago and I’m sure that the shield went in the trash with the tubes.

Ok.

Thanks.

The 66 and 67 parts books dont even list the shield.
So im wondering if they even have one. As they have a much smaller oil sender compared to 68 and later with a oil gauge compared to a light on the earlier cars

 

[Fran Blacker]

My car had one. Sold my extra one from a 68 GTX.

 

[gtx6970]

My car had one. Sold my extra one from a 68 GTX.

Fran.
Any chance of it not being factory. ?
Tubes been messed with prior to your ownership.?

You've owned the car since early 70s correct ?

 

[Fran Blacker]

1978 I'm 3rd owner and I saw the newspaper and told 2nd owner. He did nothing except f-up the block.

 

[Richard Cranium]

More green paint on the block.

 

[69B7RR]

More green paint on the block.

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Did u ever figure out what the yellow and blue paint markings on the crankshaft counterweights….posts 158/9…signified…..jim

 

[Richard Cranium]

Did u ever figure out what the yellow and blue paint markings on the crankshaft counterweights….posts 158/9…signified…..jim

No idea at all.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Here's a better picture of the pad stampings. Other than the WT (water test) stamp, what does everything else mean?